An update from the Diocese of Peru
Published: 4th January 2022Phil Bradford explains how the £10,000 raised through Bishop John's Lent Appeal in 2021 had a significant impact in the Diocese of Peru.
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A New Year message from Bishop Martin
Published: 31st December 2021Bishop Martin's New Year message for 2022
A New Year message from Bishop John
Published: 28th December 2021Bishop John's New Year message for 2022.
Professor Michael Clarke - RIP
Published: 23rd December 2021Professor Michael Clarke CBE DL died on 22 December, after some years of suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. Michael gave years of service to the Church of England, to the Diocese of Worcester, and to Worcester Cathedral.
"The light shines in the darkness, & the darkness has not overcome it" Â
Published: 22nd December 2021Bishop Michael Langrish reflects on the vulnerable Christian communities that remain in the Holy Land and the work of Friends of the Holy Land.
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Christmas messages from our Bishops
Published: 20th December 2021Bishop John and Bishop Martin have both written Christmas messages. Read them here.
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St Stephen's, Redditch Toy Appeal
Published: 13th December 2021St Stephen’s Church in Redditch town centre launched a toy appeal this year which will enable Christmas presents to be given to around 600 children who wouldn’t otherwise have received anything.
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Launch of Revive Learning Centre at Top Church
Published: 10th December 2021The Revive Learning Centre at Top Church, Dudley, operated by the Invictus Education Trust, will offer alternative provision to vulnerable students who find mainstream school difficult.
'As One' at St Michael's Church, Norton
Published: 10th December 2021Last month, St Michael’s Church in Norton, Stourbridge held a friendship event for their local community under the ‘As One’ initiative launched by Dudley Council.
£1 million received through the Parish Giving Scheme
Published: 8th December 2021Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners, churches across the Diocese have now received over a million pounds through the Parish Giving Scheme.
Knitted stars in Warndon, Worcester
Published: 8th December 2021St Nicholas’ Church in Warndon, Worcester has covered its local area with knitted stars this Advent, encouraging the community to take one home for their Christmas trees!
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Called to Action - Watch your waste line this Christmas!
Published: 2nd December 2021The latest edition in our Called to Action series looks at how to have a more environmentally friendly Christmas.
A Christmas children's book in Malvern Link
Published: 23rd November 2021Member of St Matthias Church in Malvern Link, Philippa Lowe, has written a children’s book, telling the Christmas story and featuring the church, local school and the church mice!
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Confirmations at the Cathedral
Published: 22nd November 2021To celebrate the feast of Christ the King, confirmations were held at the Cathedral on Sunday with people from across the diocese being confirmed by the Bishop of Dudley, Martin Gorick.Â
Who is your favourite character from the Nativity?
Published: 18th November 2021We’d like to celebrate the Nativity story on social media during Advent, send us your videos!
Marking Interfaith Week in Dudley
Published: 16th November 2021During Interfaith Week, Top Church in Dudley organised for 13 religious leaders from across Dudley Borough to come together at the Town Hall. Representatives from the Muslim, Sikh, Hindu & Christian communities attended. Â
Could your church become a 'Place of Welcome'?
Published: 15th November 2021Carrie Blount is the Places of Welcome Co-ordinator for the Black Country and is encouraging more churches to think about joining the Places of Welcome network.
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Faith through cartoons
Published: 15th November 2021A new resource from our Calling Young Disciples Team will help children to explore their faith through reference to popular cartoons.
Church members complete Bishop's Certificate course
Published: 11th November 2021Over 40 people from across the Diocese have received a certificate from Bishop Martin, marking the completion of a course designed to help them relate their Christian faith to their own life and locality.
Learning hub commissioned for the next stage of their CYD journey
Published: 11th November 2021The 2nd Calling Young Disciples learning hub have met together for the final time & were commissioned by Archdeacon Nikki to continue their journey reaching out to children, young people and families.
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Bishop Martin's Easter Day sermon
20th April 2025
A sermon for Easter Sunday morning preached by Bishop Martin.